Scouting is a growing, worldwide youth movement, which is voluntary, non-political, educational and open to all.

An aim of the United Kingdom Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and INTERNATIONAL communities.

We all live, today, in an increasingly mobile and multi-cultural society, which demands a deeper appreciation and knowledge of our neighbours (geographically, culturally, economically and politically). So the aim of the International dimension of the Scout programme is to develop an awareness of the world and its people. Building International understanding is one of the cornerstones of the worldwide Scout movement.